God has been gracious
Ananias is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Hananiah. It appears several times in the New Testament, most notably as the man who restored the sight of the Apostle Paul. Despite its strong biblical roots, it has remained a rare choice compared to other names with similar meanings like John or Nathaniel.
Less common today
Ananias isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,455 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Disciple of Jesus who baptized Saul of Tarsus
Character in the play The Alchemist by Ben Jonson · The Alchemist
Father of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the Americas
